Land Use & Zoning
A transfer of development rights (TDR) program allows:
AProperty owners to transfer their development rights to another parcel, often to protect farmland or open space✓ Correct
BThe government to transfer zoning rights between municipalities
CDevelopers to transfer building permits to adjacent counties
DProperty owners to transfer their zoning designation to their neighbors
Explanation
TDR programs allow property owners in 'sending' areas (farmland, open space, historic areas) to sell their development rights to property owners in 'receiving' areas who want to develop more intensively. This protects sensitive lands while allowing growth elsewhere.
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